Rate Analyst - Rate Regulation​/Tariff and Rate Analysis

Job Title

Rate Analyst (Financial Analyst I-II) –

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Primary:
Austin, Texas (1701 N Congress Ave, Austin, 78701)

• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time – 40 hours per week
• Grade: 20 (B20, B22)
• Salary: $5,834.00 – $7,444.00 per month (commensurate with qualifications)
• Overtime Status:
  Exempt
• Number of Openings: 1

As a Rate Analyst, you will support the PUCT’s Rate Regulation Division by:

• Evaluating utility cost and rate proposals for electric, telecommunications, and water & sewer utilities.
• Analyzing economic and statistical data and reviewing regulatory filings.
• Developing written recommendations for commission decision‑makers.
• Participating in rate‑setting proceedings, policy reviews, and other rule making activities.
• Ensuring that Texas consumers receive fair, reasonable, and compliant utility rates.

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in economics, business administration, or finance, and a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in economics, business administration, or finance, a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus, and a minimum of one (1) year of full‑time work experience in a position involving utilities, economic, statistical, or regulatory analysis.

• Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field, or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA).
• Experience as an expert witness in major regulatory proceedings.
• Experience performing regression analyses using common statistical software packages.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees may request alternative work schedules or telecommuting under the PUCT’s Alternative Work Schedule Policy. New hires may begin telecommuting with supervisor approval after 30–90 days of employment.

The PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave. For full details see the PUC Human Resources website.

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with qualifying military occupation specialties are encouraged to apply. Required documentation must be submitted with the State of Texas application.

The PUCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.